Aplin is partnering with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) to recruit their next Case Manager. The successful candidate will help guide injured workers on their journey toward recovery and successful reintegration into the workforce.
In this role you will be directly contributing to the wellbeing of injured workers and their families by supporting them through the recovery process. By collaborating closely with employers, healthcare providers, and other WCB stakeholders you will plan meaningful solutions for safe timely return to work outcomes. If you are driven by purpose, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to make a lasting impact, then this is the job for you!
Why WCB?
If you’re looking to make a real difference in your community, grow your career and work in a supportive, inclusive environment, the WCB is the place for you. They offer:
- competitive wages
- compressed work week and flexible start times
- defined benefit pension plan
- 100% employer-paid benefits
- work from home program
- paid professional development
- health and wellness spending accounts
- paid mental health and wellness days
- staff appreciation and recognition events
- respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture
Responsibilities:
- Manage workplace injury and illness claims, making entitlement decisions based on thorough assessments.
- Provide personalized support to injured workers and employers, guiding them through the recovery and return-to-work process.
- Identify and implement safe, modified, or alternate return-to-work opportunities.
- Coordinate services with medical professionals, rehabilitation specialists, and other team members.
- Facilitate multi-disciplinary meetings to develop and implement case plans for complex cases.
- Promote and support workplace disability management and return-to-work programs.
- Ensure compliance with The Workers Compensation Act and other relevant legislation.
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience – A university degree in a related field (Commerce, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) and at least five years of experience making entitlement decisions while providing client services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Knowledge – Familiarity with case management, disability management, and medical terminology.
- Problem-Solving – The ability to analyze information, assess claims, and make informed decisions.
- Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Team Player – Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Adaptability – Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency – Experience using Windows-based software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Travel Ability – Willingness to travel within Manitoba as required.
- Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset but not required.
Additional Information
Tentative Start Date: August 2026
Training Period: 12 weeks (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Please note this is a full-time permanent role. WCB will be hiring positions based in both Brandon and Winnipeg.
A criminal record check and education verification will be required for the successful candidate.
The WCB is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.
Please contact Stacey Danley at Aplin for further information.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
